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Title: Aviation in Peace and War
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Aviation in Peace and War" by Major-General Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the development of aviation from its inception to its military applications during World War I, highlighting key pioneers, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of air power in warfare. The text reflects on how aviation has transformed both military engagements and the potential for peaceful applications. The opening of the book introduces the captivating journey of aviation, beginning with early notions of flight, such as the balloon inventions of the Montgolfier brothers and the subsequent innovations leading to controlled flight. Sykes discusses the influence of notable figures like the Wright Brothers, outlining the initial skepticism and incremental advancements that characterized the pre-war era. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how aviation evolved into a crucial military force, foreshadowing the dramatic changes it would bring to warfare strategies during the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sykes, Frederick Hugh, Sir, 1877-1954
EBook No.: 25244
Published: Apr 30, 2008
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Aeronautics
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aviation in Peace and War
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Aviation in Peace and War" by Major-General Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the development of aviation from its inception to its military applications during World War I, highlighting key pioneers, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of air power in warfare. The text reflects on how aviation has transformed both military engagements and the potential for peaceful applications. The opening of the book introduces the captivating journey of aviation, beginning with early notions of flight, such as the balloon inventions of the Montgolfier brothers and the subsequent innovations leading to controlled flight. Sykes discusses the influence of notable figures like the Wright Brothers, outlining the initial skepticism and incremental advancements that characterized the pre-war era. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how aviation evolved into a crucial military force, foreshadowing the dramatic changes it would bring to warfare strategies during the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sykes, Frederick Hugh, Sir, 1877-1954
EBook No.: 25244
Published: Apr 30, 2008
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Aeronautics
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.